[Immigrantrightsnynj] Communications Internship Opportunity

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Communications Internship Opportunity

Fall 2010

The Communications department of the Center for Constitutional Rights
(CCR) is currently seeking interns to work for 15 to 20 hours a week
during fall academic semester with a possible extension. The position
is unpaid but will reimburse Metrocard fare to and from the
internship. This is an excellent opportunity for people interested in
advancing social justice by working in a fast-paced, progressive legal
advocacy organization. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer, CCR strongly encourages people of color, women, persons with
diverse gender and sexual identities and persons with disabilities to
apply.

Please note that this internship description is for the Communications
Department only; those interested in legal or education work should
contact those departments directly.

Communications Interns will assist in:

Media monitoring and archiving of press clips;
Updating and maintaining media lists;
Social media and social networking;
Administrative support for staff; and
Other internship tasks as needed.

CCR is looking for interns who possess:

A demonstrated commitment to social justice and social change;
Initiative and the ability to work quickly on a deadline;
Strong multitasking, organizational and self-management skills;
The ability and willingness to learn and absorb new information quickly;
Excellent Internet and other research skills; and
Proficiency and/or familiarity with MS Office Suite programs

To apply:

Qualified candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Alison
Roh Park at apark at ccrjustice.org with the subject "Fall 2010
Internship-[Your Name]." No phone calls please.

CCR is dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by
the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights. Founded in 1966 by attorneys who represented civil rights
movements in the South, CCR is a non-profit legal and educational
organization committed to the creative use of law as a positive force
for social change. CCR's current cases cover issues such as the U.S.'
use of private military contractors, racial profiling, immigration
detention, illegal domestic surveillance, torture and arbitrary
detention at Guantánamo Bay, international or corporate human rights
abuses. Visit www.CCRjustice.org.

Alison Roh Park | Communications

Center for Constitutional Rights

212 614 6464 (main) | 212 614 6480 (direct) | 212 614 6422 (fax)

apark at ccrjustice.org | www.CCRjustice.org